Today, I have a special treat for you Craftside readers. Jo Packham, author of Quilters, Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories has written today's guest post in honor of her new site and the month of October!
Create-ologie is hosting a giveaway of this
cute 3 drawer storage suitcase along with a copy of
her book Quilters, Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories here at Craftside.
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By Jo:
October, it is one of my favorite months of the year. Summer
is finally over, the kids are settled back in school, the leaves are changing,
the air is cool, the holidays are not yet upon us, and it is the time I gather
all of my supplies and begin my newest quilt projects.
I am such an organizer that throughout the year as I collect
my fabrics, threads, buttons, and trims I immediately and lovingly store them
in my bottles, drawers, and suitcases. Everything in its place so that when
October arrives and I begin to quilt there is only the anticipation of what is
held in each of these containers and not the dread of wondering where I could
have put that perfect piece of lace or the vintage threads that are a must.
Not only do I love the supplies collected for quilting and
the containers to put them in, I love the books, and the quilters themselves.
Without their constant inspiration the joy of quilting would be more of a job
than a joy. How can you not create the most beautiful of quilts when you see
the designs of those quilters you love the most, when you read their stories,
see their workrooms, and learn their secrets?
My only problem is, which quilt to work on next? Is it
abstract with bold bright colors, is it vintage with faded plaids, or is it
lush with the colors and the flowers of the garden? Is it small so that it can
be finished by Market, is it finally the full-size one so that my talents will
be treasured for years to come, is it to be given away or kept for my own
family’s warmth on winter nights.
The deciding of it all is as much fun as the making of it …
so many ideas, so many fabrics, so many reasons. No wonder quilting is what I
love the most!
A few more details shots of this cute little suitcase perfect to store and carry a myriad of goodies!
NOTE: The vintage style small suitcase may be purchased
from: www.create-ologie.com. Please
visit today!
More about the new Quarry WWC quilting book:
Quilters, Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories: With Access to More than 80 Online Quilt Patterns (A WWC Press Book)
by Jo Packham
Hear their stories, see their studios and favorite quilts, and learn how to make beautiful quilts of your own.
Quilters, Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories connects you with thirty of the top quilters in the industry, so you can learn the craft from the best.
This book includes beautiful photography of thirty quilting studios and spotlights the most important aspects of the world of quilting, including cutting tables, fabric and supply storage, quilt display treatments, and more. You’ll also discover each quilter’s personal story of their journey with quilting, along with their favorite personally-designed quilt patterns or their favorite pattern.
Free Cherry Basket Quilt block pattern from the book.
Download
Jo Packham has been President of Chapelle Ltd. for more than 30 years. In partnership with Stampington & Co., Jo publishes the bestselling magazines Where Women Create, Where Women Cook, and Where Women Create Business. Jo has also established a new imprint with Quarry: WWC Press, under which titles will be authored by the leading craft, food, and business experts in the world. She has authored, compiled, or packaged more than 500 titles in her career. Jo is President and cofounder of The Creative Connection. She resides in Ogden, UT.
And if you will be at Quilt Market in Houston the classes WWC BUSINESS are teaching are panel type classes as follows:
1. THE SUCCESS OF PASSION
Friday - October 25th, 8-10 am
Monday - October 28th, 9 - 12 pm
Presentation and Q&A with well known Entrepreneurs in the fields of Design, Publishing, Licensing, Retail owners, and more
2. THE BUSINESS OF THE STUDIO
Saturday - October 26th, 8-10 am
Monday - October 28th, 2-5 pm
Advice and personal questions answered by a: Lawyer, Accountant,
Banker, Management Guru, Computer Technician, Business Planner, and
others.
3. LET PEOPLE KNOW WHO YOU ARE
Sunday - October 27th , 8-10 am
Tuesday - October 29th, 2-5 pm
Information and advice from a: Publicist, Agent, PR Firm, Marketing
Expert, Branding Guru, Promotion Professional, Event Co-ordinator,
Social Media Authority, Advertising Specialist, and more.
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And this being Monday,
Here are some links to what some of my favorite bloggers are posting about:
Body Mind Beauty Health
Quarry SPOON
Whole Home News
Rock Paper Ink
Motorbooks
Nancy Wick's Blog
Helen Hiebert's Blog
John Sartin's blog
